Upcoming Webinar

ISTLC Live! Leadership Panel on International School Technology Leadership
Whether your background is in education or IT, leading technology in an international school means bridging three worlds – strategy and systems, pedagogy and infrastructure, vision and day-to-day operations. We’d like to invite you to a live panel where experienced technology leaders and ISTLC graduates share how they navigate exactly that.
The 60-minute panel covers:
– What effective technology leadership looks like in an international school today
– How technology leaders build real partnerships and lead through influence rather than authority
– First-hand experiences from graduates of the International School Technology Leadership Certification (ISTLC)
You’ll hear from our panel:
– Ryan Persaud – Head of School, International School of Bonn (ISTLC Advisory Board)
– John Mikton – Digital Learning Facilitator, International School of Geneva (ISTLC Advisory Board)
– Dr. Daniela Silva Chong – Executive Director of Strategy, ESG & Innovation, International School of Curitiba
– Cherry Siddall – Design & Technology Teacher, Canggu Community School
– Shannon Doak – Director of Technology, Nanjing International School
– Mike Gooch – ICT Manager, HOPE International School
– Maureen Cullen – Middle School Technology Coordinator, AES New Delhi
Facilitated by:
– Warren Apel, Director of Technology, AISJ and Facilitator of ISTLC
– Justin Hardman, CEO, 21st Century Learning.
There will be time for your questions, and we’ll share about the next ISTLC cohorts:
– November 2026 in Hong Kong
– April 2027 in Bonn
– May 2027 in Dubai
Director of Technology, The American School in Japan
Warren Apel
Warren Apel is the Director of Technology at The American School in Japan. He serves as the Regional Technology Consultant for EARCOS and the Global Project Facilitator for the World Digital School Project.
CEO & Founder
Justin Hardman
Justin has a passion to catalyse positive change in education worldwide by creating platforms for meaningful exchange of ideas and building communities.
CEO & Founder
Justin Hardman
Justin is founder and CEO of 21st Century Learning which since 2012 has connected more than 20,000 K-12 educators with a wide variety of face to face and online professional learning opportunities. Justin’s first career in education was focused on better integration of technology into school programs with a focus on strategy, leadership and planning for systemic change. He has a background in technology systems having developed a leading customized learning platform that was featured in conferences from Washington DC, Shanghai and Singapore and in international ed-tech publications. Beyond systems he has deep education technology experience both as a Director of Technology but also in EdTech consultancy projects with many of the leading international schools in the Asia Pacific region. Justin has a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Queensland, is a Google Certified Trainer and an Apple Distinguished Educator.
Director of Technology, Nanjing International School
Dr. Shannon Doak
Dr. Shannon H. Doak is an experienced leader and educator at international and independent schools. He has taught various grade levels at every division.
Director of Technology, Nanjing International School
Dr. Shannon Doak
He is an expert in blended learning, eLearning, and making professional development more effective. He holds an Ed.D. and a Masters in Educational Technology, a degree certificate in school technology coordination, and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education. He has been at the forefront of changing the digital and educational landscape of the schools he has worked for. He is continually looking for ways technology can improve teaching and learning.
Executive Director of Strategy, ESG & Innovation, International School of Curitiba
Dr. Daniela Silva Chong
Dr. Daniela Silva Chong is the Director of Strategy, ESG & Innovation at the International School of Curitiba (ISC) in Curitiba, Brazil. Her role focuses on driving institutional modernization, systems thinking, and transparent reporting.
Executive Director of Strategy, ESG & Innovation, International School of Curitiba
Dr. Daniela Silva Chong
Digital Learning Facilitator, International School of Geneva
John Mikton
John has worked in international schools across Africa, Asia and Europe, with leadership roles including IT Director, Director of eLearning, Head of Education and Media Technology, and Deputy Principal, all with a focus on integrating digital fluency into education.
Digital Learning Facilitator, International School of Geneva
John Mikton
Head of School, International School of Bonn
Ryan Persaud
Ryan is an international educator and school leader with more than 20 years of experience working across different countries, cultures, and educational models.
Head of School, International School of Bonn
Ryan Persaud
September 23, 2026